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Here Come the Grooms #2
Catching Lady Theo
A consummate rake pursues his perfect match in this charming new series featuring three of the ton’s most eligible gentlemen, set in the delightful world of bestselling author Ella Quinn’s much-loved Worthingtons and their extended family—where true love is the ultimate temptation . . .
Leo, Duke of Chandos, can't quite believe it. After many mistresses, and much mischief and merriment, he's fallen head-over-heels for his best friend’s sister, Lady Theo Vivers. Now that she’s come out, Leo is ready to give up his wild bachelorhood for wedded bliss. Yet despite his attentions, Theo regards him at best as a friend, —at worst, as a brother. Determined to persuade her otherwise, he perseveres through the Season’s most grueling social events . . .
Theo is quite aware that Leo is irresistibly handsome, charming . . . and decidedly unsuitable husband material. She also happens to know of his vow not to marry until he is much older. So, when a compromising folly leads him to announce they are betrothed, Theo dismisses it as the kind act of a friend—and assures him she will liberate them from the situation. Until then, she must play along—while hoping to interest two far more appropriate matches.
But between misunderstandings, romantic rivals, and a risky move that will put more than Leo’s reputation on the line, the time they spend together as an engaged couple begins showing Theo just how devoted—and tempting—this allegedly reformed rogue can be . . .
Leo, Duke of Chandos, can't quite believe it. After many mistresses, and much mischief and merriment, he's fallen head-over-heels for his best friend’s sister, Lady Theo Vivers. Now that she’s come out, Leo is ready to give up his wild bachelorhood for wedded bliss. Yet despite his attentions, Theo regards him at best as a friend, —at worst, as a brother. Determined to persuade her otherwise, he perseveres through the Season’s most grueling social events . . .
Theo is quite aware that Leo is irresistibly handsome, charming . . . and decidedly unsuitable husband material. She also happens to know of his vow not to marry until he is much older. So, when a compromising folly leads him to announce they are betrothed, Theo dismisses it as the kind act of a friend—and assures him she will liberate them from the situation. Until then, she must play along—while hoping to interest two far more appropriate matches.
But between misunderstandings, romantic rivals, and a risky move that will put more than Leo’s reputation on the line, the time they spend together as an engaged couple begins showing Theo just how devoted—and tempting—this allegedly reformed rogue can be . . .
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First published November 25, 2025
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Ella Quinn
53 books2,539 followersUSA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been on the serious side (political science professor and lawyer). Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing them.
She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a Great Dane named Lilibet. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true lived on sailboat for three years. After cruising the Caribbean and North America, she completed a transatlantic crossing from St. Martin to Southern Europe. She's currently living in Germany, happily writing while her husband is back at work, recovering from retirement.
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She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a Great Dane named Lilibet. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true lived on sailboat for three years. After cruising the Caribbean and North America, she completed a transatlantic crossing from St. Martin to Southern Europe. She's currently living in Germany, happily writing while her husband is back at work, recovering from retirement.
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July 17, 2025
Honestly, this book was a bore. The conflict was nonexistent, the characters had no depth, and- perhaps the worst crime of all- the pair was called Theo and Leo. Are you kidding me? Rhyming couple names? Thanks, I hate it. There was no humor, no heart, no excitement. While this novel was more historically accurate than most HR I've read, the plot got bogged down in all the historical details and never seemed to get off the ground. I truly hate to leave negative reviews on books, but I would not recommend this book to a friend. I'm sure there are readers for this book, but it isn't me.
Thank you to Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 12, 2025
4.5 Stars
Leo, Duke of Chandos, can't quite believe it. After many mistresses, and much mischief and merriment, he's fallen head-over-heels for his best friend’s sister, Lady Theodora Vivers. Now that she’s come out, Leo is ready to give up his wild bachelorhood for wedded bliss. But there’s a but, Theo regards him at best as a friend & at worst, as a brother. Theo is quite aware that Leo is irresistibly handsome, charming and decidedly unsuitable husband material. She also happens to know of his vow not to marry until he is much older.
The second book in this spin off series & Theo is now making her debut, of course the Vivers, Carpenters & their spouses are in full protective mode. Leo is Charlie’s best friend so has known Theo for years but getting woken with water being poured over him really wakes him up. I loved Leo who matures into an adorable man & I loved his persistence. Theo is mature, intelligent & organised, I loved that she couldn’t see what was in front of her nose especially as she had played matchmaker on several occasions in the past & also in this book. I loved the dynamics between Leo & Theo & their chemistry grew hotter. There were also some secondary romances which the couple had had a part in. I also loved that they confided in each other & asked each other for advice. A straight forward romance without a mystery & I read it at just the right time & thoroughly enjoyed it, A very well written captivating romance
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
Leo, Duke of Chandos, can't quite believe it. After many mistresses, and much mischief and merriment, he's fallen head-over-heels for his best friend’s sister, Lady Theodora Vivers. Now that she’s come out, Leo is ready to give up his wild bachelorhood for wedded bliss. But there’s a but, Theo regards him at best as a friend & at worst, as a brother. Theo is quite aware that Leo is irresistibly handsome, charming and decidedly unsuitable husband material. She also happens to know of his vow not to marry until he is much older.
The second book in this spin off series & Theo is now making her debut, of course the Vivers, Carpenters & their spouses are in full protective mode. Leo is Charlie’s best friend so has known Theo for years but getting woken with water being poured over him really wakes him up. I loved Leo who matures into an adorable man & I loved his persistence. Theo is mature, intelligent & organised, I loved that she couldn’t see what was in front of her nose especially as she had played matchmaker on several occasions in the past & also in this book. I loved the dynamics between Leo & Theo & their chemistry grew hotter. There were also some secondary romances which the couple had had a part in. I also loved that they confided in each other & asked each other for advice. A straight forward romance without a mystery & I read it at just the right time & thoroughly enjoyed it, A very well written captivating romance
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own
November 25, 2025
Very typical Ella Quinn historical romance. The ones I’ve read by the author stick to very traditional rules of London society in the 1820s. You’re not going to find a heroine that could be written in 2025. Her books also take place in the same world so there are often characters from other novels making appearances. This is the second book in her Here Come the Grooms series, and that series is a break off from another. If you have read some or all of them you will enjoy the cameos and connections. If not, focus on the main couple and enjoy their story.
Leo, Duke of Chandos has fallen in love with his best friend’s sister. He has had a rakish past but has made a determined effort to clean up his ways in hopes of courting her this year as she is coming out into society. Lady Theo Vivers, thinks of Leo as a family friend. She doesn’t see his intentions when he rides with her each day. She very clearly doesn’t think of him as husband material. But of course he keeps showing up at every party she attends and steps up for her when there is the possibility of scandal. And he has to deal with someone actively trying to keep them apart.
I love that he has fallen first and she is relatively clueless. I love her boisterous family that includes married and single sisters all giving advice. The male friend group is good as well. There are really no downsides to the story. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the eARC and I am leaving an honest review.
Leo, Duke of Chandos has fallen in love with his best friend’s sister. He has had a rakish past but has made a determined effort to clean up his ways in hopes of courting her this year as she is coming out into society. Lady Theo Vivers, thinks of Leo as a family friend. She doesn’t see his intentions when he rides with her each day. She very clearly doesn’t think of him as husband material. But of course he keeps showing up at every party she attends and steps up for her when there is the possibility of scandal. And he has to deal with someone actively trying to keep them apart.
I love that he has fallen first and she is relatively clueless. I love her boisterous family that includes married and single sisters all giving advice. The male friend group is good as well. There are really no downsides to the story. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the eARC and I am leaving an honest review.
June 19, 2025
If you are looking for a romantic regency novel where the loving couple have names that rhyme then this the book for you. I will admit I thought it was kind of silly that their names rhymed but once I started reading I absolutely fell in love with this work of fiction. So overall this was a very impressive novel.
We are introduced to Duke Leo who is a very well known philander. However he is ready to give up those days when he falls in love his friends sister the Lady Theo. Although Theo doesn't see him as a suitor more like a brother much to the dismay of Leo. Will these two be able to work out their differences in order to play along to a great scheme?
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.
We are introduced to Duke Leo who is a very well known philander. However he is ready to give up those days when he falls in love his friends sister the Lady Theo. Although Theo doesn't see him as a suitor more like a brother much to the dismay of Leo. Will these two be able to work out their differences in order to play along to a great scheme?
I received an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.
October 23, 2025
3.5 stars
This is a historical romance with an open door scene that’s quick and pretty mild. I have mixed feelings about it. I loved that Leo is completely devoted to Theo and so supportive of her. Theo herself is entertaining and I enjoyed all of her little matchmaking adventures. I also liked how the story showed the everyday details of life in the time period. I always appreciate when a historical romance slows down to show that.
What didn’t work as well for me was that Leo became her friend with the goal of marrying her. I wanted their relationship to feel more natural instead of something everyone around her was quietly plotting. The ending also felt a bit drawn out. I would have loved to see more of them simply being happy together rather than just focused on wedding plans.
This one can be read as a standalone but it does mention a lot of characters from the earlier books. Full names, partners, kids, and vague references to their stories all show up often. I’m sure that would be more fun if you’ve read the other books, but as a new reader it started to feel a little overwhelming.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this arc.
This is a historical romance with an open door scene that’s quick and pretty mild. I have mixed feelings about it. I loved that Leo is completely devoted to Theo and so supportive of her. Theo herself is entertaining and I enjoyed all of her little matchmaking adventures. I also liked how the story showed the everyday details of life in the time period. I always appreciate when a historical romance slows down to show that.
What didn’t work as well for me was that Leo became her friend with the goal of marrying her. I wanted their relationship to feel more natural instead of something everyone around her was quietly plotting. The ending also felt a bit drawn out. I would have loved to see more of them simply being happy together rather than just focused on wedding plans.
This one can be read as a standalone but it does mention a lot of characters from the earlier books. Full names, partners, kids, and vague references to their stories all show up often. I’m sure that would be more fun if you’ve read the other books, but as a new reader it started to feel a little overwhelming.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this arc.
December 17, 2025
The writing of the story is at the level of a 5th grader. I don’t know what happened to Ella Quinn’s writing but it has degraded to such a low level that she’s not worth reading anymore.
The characters are shallow and have zero depth. The conversations are child-like and silly. It’s really hard to fathom that this book was written by the same person who wrote Three Weeks to Wed (Grace and Matt’s story).
There were several errors in spelling and word choice that were not caught during editing. Was the book edited? Maybe not. There are at least two instances where the story line misses pieces of a scene - such as a character responding to a question that wasn’t asked, or a random scene occurring taking place that has no relation to the point in the story. Both instances were highly confusing and I reread and reread sections trying to find their basis and eventually coming to the conclusion that they were sections from an earlier version that missed being removed. Again, poor editing.
I don’t care what happens to Mary. I imagine that story will be a picture book. No more Ella Quinn books for me.
The characters are shallow and have zero depth. The conversations are child-like and silly. It’s really hard to fathom that this book was written by the same person who wrote Three Weeks to Wed (Grace and Matt’s story).
There were several errors in spelling and word choice that were not caught during editing. Was the book edited? Maybe not. There are at least two instances where the story line misses pieces of a scene - such as a character responding to a question that wasn’t asked, or a random scene occurring taking place that has no relation to the point in the story. Both instances were highly confusing and I reread and reread sections trying to find their basis and eventually coming to the conclusion that they were sections from an earlier version that missed being removed. Again, poor editing.
I don’t care what happens to Mary. I imagine that story will be a picture book. No more Ella Quinn books for me.
September 1, 2025
Very slow start. No emotional impact. Page space wasted to talking about previous books instead of this one.
Characters: I like Leo. He got me through this book. He was interesting and amusing. I think it was a missed opportunity to not delve further into his relationship with his mother, grief from the death of his father, and the pressure now on his shoulders as a Duke. But he’s a young man who has had a few wild years and is now making personal changes to become a man worthy of Theo.
HOWEVER! I do not like him deciding Theo was “the one” while she was still underage (17. Though he met her when she was 14/15). I read mostly historical romance and historical fiction. I do not mind the age gap (she is stated to be 18 when starting her season. His age is never stated but I’m guessing 25/26 because I think he was in the same year as Charlie at school. And I did the math for Charlie’s age in my review of his book). I mind that it comes off as creepy that he was hanging around Theo and her family as much as possible for a full year just waiting for her to turn 18. And the language used to express his “pinning” is off putting.
Now how do I describe Lady Theo… Boring? Gone is the precocious girl and in her place a robotic young miss. Who we are told is very smart and willful. There are glimmers of who she is in prior books. But there just isn’t enough insight into her feelings and emotions to know if she actually has any.
I normally give big kudos for the side characters in Ella Quinn’s books, but we just didn’t get much out of them this time. We had one good scene from our female rival. We had a plethora of other young couples pairing up who are continently perfect for each other. The Worthington/Carpenter family is all here (well not Thoe’s Mom. Did she die or move to America and I missed it?). But they just take up page space we could have had to actually have a plot in this book.
Characters 2.5/5
Plot: The plot is “guy becomes friends with a girl because he wants to bang her”. With minuscule side plots that try and keep Leo and Theo apart. All of which are solved almost as quickly as they come up.
What we have isn’t terrible. However, we take up at least 1/5 of this book explaining what happened in previous books in the Worthington universe. It was too much. And felt very forced. We didn’t need to know so many details about how each sibling got together with their partner. I understand trying to bring readers who haven’t read all/any of the previous books up to speed so they don’t feel lost. But in my opinion it made it so this book cannot be read as a stand alone novel. And it wastes a lot of precious page space.
Plot 2/5
Meh. We don’t get even a kiss until the last 70%. Then the one love scene is squeezed in and is over in a couple lacklustre pages. It did not need the sex scene and felt it was just there to tick a box. There is no buildup of tension or chemistry between Theo and Leo. And there is a dance at Christmas which is referenced as when Theo fell in love and WE DID NOT SEE IT. I felt robbed.
Smut 1/5
To conclude. I’d say to give it a chance if you liked Charlie’s book. Or if you can get it from your library or on sale. If you are considering buying your first Ella Quinn book I’d recommend going to the start of the Worthington series instead.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington publishing for giving me access to the ARC of this novel.
Characters: I like Leo. He got me through this book. He was interesting and amusing. I think it was a missed opportunity to not delve further into his relationship with his mother, grief from the death of his father, and the pressure now on his shoulders as a Duke. But he’s a young man who has had a few wild years and is now making personal changes to become a man worthy of Theo.
HOWEVER! I do not like him deciding Theo was “the one” while she was still underage (17. Though he met her when she was 14/15). I read mostly historical romance and historical fiction. I do not mind the age gap (she is stated to be 18 when starting her season. His age is never stated but I’m guessing 25/26 because I think he was in the same year as Charlie at school. And I did the math for Charlie’s age in my review of his book). I mind that it comes off as creepy that he was hanging around Theo and her family as much as possible for a full year just waiting for her to turn 18. And the language used to express his “pinning” is off putting.
Now how do I describe Lady Theo… Boring? Gone is the precocious girl and in her place a robotic young miss. Who we are told is very smart and willful. There are glimmers of who she is in prior books. But there just isn’t enough insight into her feelings and emotions to know if she actually has any.
I normally give big kudos for the side characters in Ella Quinn’s books, but we just didn’t get much out of them this time. We had one good scene from our female rival. We had a plethora of other young couples pairing up who are continently perfect for each other. The Worthington/Carpenter family is all here (well not Thoe’s Mom. Did she die or move to America and I missed it?). But they just take up page space we could have had to actually have a plot in this book.
Characters 2.5/5
Plot: The plot is “guy becomes friends with a girl because he wants to bang her”. With minuscule side plots that try and keep Leo and Theo apart. All of which are solved almost as quickly as they come up.
What we have isn’t terrible. However, we take up at least 1/5 of this book explaining what happened in previous books in the Worthington universe. It was too much. And felt very forced. We didn’t need to know so many details about how each sibling got together with their partner. I understand trying to bring readers who haven’t read all/any of the previous books up to speed so they don’t feel lost. But in my opinion it made it so this book cannot be read as a stand alone novel. And it wastes a lot of precious page space.
Plot 2/5
Meh. We don’t get even a kiss until the last 70%. Then the one love scene is squeezed in and is over in a couple lacklustre pages. It did not need the sex scene and felt it was just there to tick a box. There is no buildup of tension or chemistry between Theo and Leo. And there is a dance at Christmas which is referenced as when Theo fell in love and WE DID NOT SEE IT. I felt robbed.
Smut 1/5
To conclude. I’d say to give it a chance if you liked Charlie’s book. Or if you can get it from your library or on sale. If you are considering buying your first Ella Quinn book I’d recommend going to the start of the Worthington series instead.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington publishing for giving me access to the ARC of this novel.
July 30, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for the arc!
Catching Lady Theo is a friends-to-lovers Regency romance following Lady Theo who is making her debut in London society and Leo who is her brother's best friend.
This was my first Ella Quinn book so I didnt know what to expect, but this book was so different than all the other Regency romances I have read! My favourite part was that it explained in detail how the season works from both sides: someone who is making their debut and a lord who is looking to marry. I also liked Theo's family a lot, they were so supporting of her and their intercations were so cute! Also Leo was the sweetest Mmc and so kind and patient. The only thing I didnt like was that the were too many characters and I couldnt keep truck of them.
Overall, I quite enjoyed this one and I definitely will try more from this author in the future!
Catching Lady Theo is a friends-to-lovers Regency romance following Lady Theo who is making her debut in London society and Leo who is her brother's best friend.
This was my first Ella Quinn book so I didnt know what to expect, but this book was so different than all the other Regency romances I have read! My favourite part was that it explained in detail how the season works from both sides: someone who is making their debut and a lord who is looking to marry. I also liked Theo's family a lot, they were so supporting of her and their intercations were so cute! Also Leo was the sweetest Mmc and so kind and patient. The only thing I didnt like was that the were too many characters and I couldnt keep truck of them.
Overall, I quite enjoyed this one and I definitely will try more from this author in the future!
November 14, 2025
This just wasn't for me, DNF.
July 29, 2025
My Rating: 1.5 stars out of 5
I have been with these characters from the very beginning (and I do mean the very beginning, as I have been a fan since Matt and Grace's book that started it all). Which is why it pains me so much to have to rate this one the way that I did, but sadly, this story just wasn't my favorite for a few different reasons.
To start with, this is book number two in her "Here Come the Grooms" series. Which is a continuation of both her "The Worthington's" and "The Worthington Brides" series'. As such, there are A LOT of characters from the prior books that make appearances in this one. And while it doesn't happen all of the time, it still happens enough that the characters become very easily muddled. I get it, Theo comes from a very large and very happy family that is all very much involved in each other's lives. However, I don't think that every single sister and brother-in-law needed to be mentioned. Especially since some of them were new parents, they could have been left in the country to spend time with their growing family.
Secondly, and I know this is just me being contrary, but the fact that time and again Leo referred to her in public as 'Lady Theo' when her named was Theodora just irked me. Theo was a nickname that would have been used only by those who she gave leave to call her by, not by every person she met. There were other a few story/editing errors that I found (the most notably being that Leo sends a messenger boy to Worthington House with a note to be delivered to Theo noting that it will take the boy at least an hour. This is because he was meant to go visit his villa, except he doesn't? Instead he goes to Worthington House himself, spends time with Theo, and then an hour later, the boy returns and gives Theo a note, only its from Leo's villa staff claiming that tomorrow or any following day would be better for a visit there? It didn't make sense.
But my biggest issue with this novel was the utter lack of ...... well anything interesting. There was absolutely nothing standing in the way of their happily ever after except Theo's own stupidity (seriously she got mad that Leo wasn't interested in meeting young ladies even though he had been spending all of his time with her), and her habit of listening to gossip and taking it as the truth (and even that second one was easily overcome once she realized it was being done on purpose). If a man became interested in her? Suddenly he was the perfect match for one of her friends. Another debutante is determined to carry out a scheme in order to marry Leo? She is thwarted. His mother wishes him to marry someone else? Who cares! Not Leo or Theo (and really were the rhyming names necessary)? Even the gossipers in the long run had no affect on them getting together, and while I'm not someone who likes a lot of drama, I do wish there had been something that stood in between them. Or had even actually caused the slightest bit of trouble for them.
That being said, I still think this story will appeal to long-time fans of this series as well as others who enjoy historical romances that are angst free.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
I have been with these characters from the very beginning (and I do mean the very beginning, as I have been a fan since Matt and Grace's book that started it all). Which is why it pains me so much to have to rate this one the way that I did, but sadly, this story just wasn't my favorite for a few different reasons.
To start with, this is book number two in her "Here Come the Grooms" series. Which is a continuation of both her "The Worthington's" and "The Worthington Brides" series'. As such, there are A LOT of characters from the prior books that make appearances in this one. And while it doesn't happen all of the time, it still happens enough that the characters become very easily muddled. I get it, Theo comes from a very large and very happy family that is all very much involved in each other's lives. However, I don't think that every single sister and brother-in-law needed to be mentioned. Especially since some of them were new parents, they could have been left in the country to spend time with their growing family.
Secondly, and I know this is just me being contrary, but the fact that time and again Leo referred to her in public as 'Lady Theo' when her named was Theodora just irked me. Theo was a nickname that would have been used only by those who she gave leave to call her by, not by every person she met. There were other a few story/editing errors that I found (the most notably being that Leo sends a messenger boy to Worthington House with a note to be delivered to Theo noting that it will take the boy at least an hour. This is because he was meant to go visit his villa, except he doesn't? Instead he goes to Worthington House himself, spends time with Theo, and then an hour later, the boy returns and gives Theo a note, only its from Leo's villa staff claiming that tomorrow or any following day would be better for a visit there? It didn't make sense.
But my biggest issue with this novel was the utter lack of ...... well anything interesting. There was absolutely nothing standing in the way of their happily ever after except Theo's own stupidity (seriously she got mad that Leo wasn't interested in meeting young ladies even though he had been spending all of his time with her), and her habit of listening to gossip and taking it as the truth (and even that second one was easily overcome once she realized it was being done on purpose). If a man became interested in her? Suddenly he was the perfect match for one of her friends. Another debutante is determined to carry out a scheme in order to marry Leo? She is thwarted. His mother wishes him to marry someone else? Who cares! Not Leo or Theo (and really were the rhyming names necessary)? Even the gossipers in the long run had no affect on them getting together, and while I'm not someone who likes a lot of drama, I do wish there had been something that stood in between them. Or had even actually caused the slightest bit of trouble for them.
That being said, I still think this story will appeal to long-time fans of this series as well as others who enjoy historical romances that are angst free.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
November 25, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style. She writes with great detail and really shows her passion for writing. This book is part of a larger selection of her writing which features her older family members finding their true love story. The family are very close and are very involved in each other’s lives. I am really looking forward to starting from the beginning of her series about this family. The Worthington’s individual love stories look fascinating and after reading this book with lots of different secondary characters I look forward to being introduced to the individual characters and savouring their stories as much as I did for Lady Theodora Vivers and Leo, the Duke of Chandos.
Lady Theodora (Theo) was coming out this season. She was heading to London with her oldest sister Graceland her husband, the Duke of Worthington. Leo had set his sights on Theo to be his wife but she has many ideas of what she wanted for a husband and Leo has been working hard over the last year to achieve the standards needed to court Theo when she comes out. She has heard he is a rake so has crossed him off of her list of potential husbands and isn’t worried about making a match this season. Leo shows her the man he wanted to be so he can court her straight away but he gets advice from her brother and many brothers in law on the best way to win her heart. It won’t be a quick win but he thinks she’s worth the wait. Theo is very perceptive about people and is a very smart and kind person who wants to help others with whatever she can. Leo tells her he wants to be her friend and between them they make good matchmakers for their friends. If only Theo would open her eyes to the match for herself standing right beside her throughout most of the book.
This was a lovely low angst story that is really well written and although I struggled a little bit at the beginning with so many names of different characters in the story, it soon became clear and there were nuggets of information about how each of her many older siblings had found their love matches. This has certainly made me want to read more about the extended family’s history. This read fine as a standalone but I think having read previous books would have made reading this book even better.
I’m looking forward to catching up with the other characters in their own stories in the very near future.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I’m voluntarily leaving this review.
Lady Theodora (Theo) was coming out this season. She was heading to London with her oldest sister Graceland her husband, the Duke of Worthington. Leo had set his sights on Theo to be his wife but she has many ideas of what she wanted for a husband and Leo has been working hard over the last year to achieve the standards needed to court Theo when she comes out. She has heard he is a rake so has crossed him off of her list of potential husbands and isn’t worried about making a match this season. Leo shows her the man he wanted to be so he can court her straight away but he gets advice from her brother and many brothers in law on the best way to win her heart. It won’t be a quick win but he thinks she’s worth the wait. Theo is very perceptive about people and is a very smart and kind person who wants to help others with whatever she can. Leo tells her he wants to be her friend and between them they make good matchmakers for their friends. If only Theo would open her eyes to the match for herself standing right beside her throughout most of the book.
This was a lovely low angst story that is really well written and although I struggled a little bit at the beginning with so many names of different characters in the story, it soon became clear and there were nuggets of information about how each of her many older siblings had found their love matches. This has certainly made me want to read more about the extended family’s history. This read fine as a standalone but I think having read previous books would have made reading this book even better.
I’m looking forward to catching up with the other characters in their own stories in the very near future.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I’m voluntarily leaving this review.
July 16, 2025
4.5 Stars
Lady Theo Vivers has always been one of my favorite Worthington siblings. She has always been precocious, smart, funny and has had instincts far beyond her years. Thanks to her upbringing in the combined Worthington family she has been given a very extensive education. Not only book learning, but how to run various sizes of estates, the business and finance part as well as the way to hire servants and how to treat them well to have a remarkable loyalty within their ranks. She has learned to design conveyance and has become an excellentdriverr, as well as a very good rider.
Leo, Duke of Chandos, was handed his hat, his behind and very specific marching orders by Lady Theo when she was not yet out and it changed his world. He had been living a life like he was the second son and not the one that had inherited the title already, drinking, courtesanns, gambling. She found him drunk and not presenting himself in a very good light. There are a lot of things he had no idea about on his estates and it was a big eye opener when he was finally looking at things through eyes that Theo was opening.
Theo lead Leo on a merry chase, one he had not expected would be as challenging and in the end worth it to the degree it was. She brings thought he was not looking to get married this season. He thought it would be easy to show her how he had changed and it would be done. They grew a lovely friendship, that allowed their passion to grow and become one worthy of the Worthington name. He knew he wanted her for his wife, but he learned that he was getting so much more than he realized.
The ugliness of jealousy and greed reared its head from a couple of sources and it added the perfect tension and opportunity for a grand gesture. It always raises my eyebrows when a villain is actually a villianess, and she got what she deserved. The greedy and arrogant villain also got his comeuppance.
Visiting, once again, with the Worthington clan was lovely. This family is one I think everyone would like to have, supportive, close, loving and always good for humor. I adore the brother skin law that have married into the clan...they are good for so many things, crowd control, irreverence, sound advice, and they aren't afraid to volunteer physical harm on men threatening the women in the family and their close friends.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lady Theo Vivers has always been one of my favorite Worthington siblings. She has always been precocious, smart, funny and has had instincts far beyond her years. Thanks to her upbringing in the combined Worthington family she has been given a very extensive education. Not only book learning, but how to run various sizes of estates, the business and finance part as well as the way to hire servants and how to treat them well to have a remarkable loyalty within their ranks. She has learned to design conveyance and has become an excellentdriverr, as well as a very good rider.
Leo, Duke of Chandos, was handed his hat, his behind and very specific marching orders by Lady Theo when she was not yet out and it changed his world. He had been living a life like he was the second son and not the one that had inherited the title already, drinking, courtesanns, gambling. She found him drunk and not presenting himself in a very good light. There are a lot of things he had no idea about on his estates and it was a big eye opener when he was finally looking at things through eyes that Theo was opening.
Theo lead Leo on a merry chase, one he had not expected would be as challenging and in the end worth it to the degree it was. She brings thought he was not looking to get married this season. He thought it would be easy to show her how he had changed and it would be done. They grew a lovely friendship, that allowed their passion to grow and become one worthy of the Worthington name. He knew he wanted her for his wife, but he learned that he was getting so much more than he realized.
The ugliness of jealousy and greed reared its head from a couple of sources and it added the perfect tension and opportunity for a grand gesture. It always raises my eyebrows when a villain is actually a villianess, and she got what she deserved. The greedy and arrogant villain also got his comeuppance.
Visiting, once again, with the Worthington clan was lovely. This family is one I think everyone would like to have, supportive, close, loving and always good for humor. I adore the brother skin law that have married into the clan...they are good for so many things, crowd control, irreverence, sound advice, and they aren't afraid to volunteer physical harm on men threatening the women in the family and their close friends.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 7, 2025
In "Catching Lady Theo," the second installment of Ella Quinn's "Here Comes the Grooms" series, Leo, Duke of Chandos, finds himself unexpectedly enchanted by Lady Theo Vivers, his best friend’s sister. As Theo makes her debut in London society, Leo is determined to win her heart, despite her initial view of him as merely a friend or even a brother. While Theo recognizes Leo's charm, she believes he is unsuitable for marriage due to his bachelor lifestyle and vow to marry later in life. When a misunderstanding leads Leo to proclaim their betrothal, Theo dismisses it as an act of friendship, planning to extricate them from the situation. However, as they navigate social events together, Theo begins to see a side of Leo that is both devoted and tempting. Amidst romantic rivals and misunderstandings, the two explore their feelings, leading to a delightful journey of self-discovery and the complexities of love.
I like this book for its humor, warmth, and emotional depth. Ella Quinn weaves a tale of friends-to-lovers that showcases the complexities of relationships within the Regency era. The dynamic between Leo and Theo is both sweet and engaging, as they navigate societal expectations and personal growth. Leo made a lot of changes in his life to get Theo to notice him. It took a while for her to recognize these changes and was kind of fun to watch from the reader point of view. The supportive Worthington family adds layers of love and humor, making the story feel rich and relatable. Additionally, the exploration of misunderstandings and romantic tensions keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the characters will resolve their conflicts. With a perfect combination of wit, heartfelt moments, and engaging characters, this book promises to be a delightful escape for fans of historical romance. Thanks to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. It will officially be out on November 25, 2025. If you love historical romance, put this one on your TBR pile.
I like this book for its humor, warmth, and emotional depth. Ella Quinn weaves a tale of friends-to-lovers that showcases the complexities of relationships within the Regency era. The dynamic between Leo and Theo is both sweet and engaging, as they navigate societal expectations and personal growth. Leo made a lot of changes in his life to get Theo to notice him. It took a while for her to recognize these changes and was kind of fun to watch from the reader point of view. The supportive Worthington family adds layers of love and humor, making the story feel rich and relatable. Additionally, the exploration of misunderstandings and romantic tensions keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how the characters will resolve their conflicts. With a perfect combination of wit, heartfelt moments, and engaging characters, this book promises to be a delightful escape for fans of historical romance. Thanks to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. It will officially be out on November 25, 2025. If you love historical romance, put this one on your TBR pile.
July 10, 2025
An engrossing read
“Catching Lady Theo” is a delightful friends-to-lovers historical romance spun off from author Ella Quinn’s Worthington series. I found myself enchanted by Quinn’s writing style, which broke open many of the mysteries of the era and society in which our historicals take place.
Theo has a strong character that has been nurtured by her family, which clashes with what we often see in ton families where marriage contracts are brokered by men and women are expected to go along.
Leo, the Duke of Chandos, discovers how to change himself from the typical duke with a required mistress, no interest in managing his holdings and basically enjoying the life that privilege presents for him.
Quinn includes necessary conflict in our story thanks to the requisite misunderstandings and shenanigans among ladies intent on landing a titled gentleman. What I truly enjoyed, however, is how Quinn taught me about the details of life in the ton.
What does riding in Hyde Park look like? How do women who have come out for their first Season find each other and develop friendships? How do titled men relate to each other beyond drinking at their clubs?
Some have complained that Theo’s large Worthington family caused confusion. I found that I didn’t need to completely comprehend the family tree (nor have read any of the related books) to feel the love of the family, the respect they show the women and their desire to influence their society of the time.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Theo and Leo. Even knowing they would get their HEA, the route to that resolution was fascinating. I would enjoy having both as my friends, as well as the other couples in their orbit who found their own love matches.
I thank Kensington Publishing for an advance reader copy of this title through NetGalley. These are my opinions.
“Catching Lady Theo” is a delightful friends-to-lovers historical romance spun off from author Ella Quinn’s Worthington series. I found myself enchanted by Quinn’s writing style, which broke open many of the mysteries of the era and society in which our historicals take place.
Theo has a strong character that has been nurtured by her family, which clashes with what we often see in ton families where marriage contracts are brokered by men and women are expected to go along.
Leo, the Duke of Chandos, discovers how to change himself from the typical duke with a required mistress, no interest in managing his holdings and basically enjoying the life that privilege presents for him.
Quinn includes necessary conflict in our story thanks to the requisite misunderstandings and shenanigans among ladies intent on landing a titled gentleman. What I truly enjoyed, however, is how Quinn taught me about the details of life in the ton.
What does riding in Hyde Park look like? How do women who have come out for their first Season find each other and develop friendships? How do titled men relate to each other beyond drinking at their clubs?
Some have complained that Theo’s large Worthington family caused confusion. I found that I didn’t need to completely comprehend the family tree (nor have read any of the related books) to feel the love of the family, the respect they show the women and their desire to influence their society of the time.
I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Theo and Leo. Even knowing they would get their HEA, the route to that resolution was fascinating. I would enjoy having both as my friends, as well as the other couples in their orbit who found their own love matches.
I thank Kensington Publishing for an advance reader copy of this title through NetGalley. These are my opinions.
November 29, 2025
One of my go-to writers for historical romance is Ella Quinn. Her stories are light and fun with a dash of intrigue/suspense. I've read several of her series including The Worthingtons, a "prequel" series of sorts to Catching Lady Theo.
As such, I had high hopes for this book. I remembered young Theo when her sisters found love. Theo was smart and feisty. With that background, this book had the potential to be great. Sadly, it fell a bit flat for me. While the characters were likable, particularly Lady Theo Vivers and Leo, the Duke of Chandos, there was no tension or overwhelming interest to move this story forward.
At the beginning of the book, Theo throws a bucket of water on Leo, a friend of her brother. to wake him up. In that moment, he realizes he wants to make Theo his wife. Known as quite the rake, Leo recognizes that he needs to make better choices, otherwise she will not want him as her husband. And that is the sum of the plot. He changes himself and hopes she notices enough to woo her.
The romance was sweet. I did want Leo and Theo to be together. That said, I think there could have been more in the prologue to explain who Leo was and how she ended up throwing the bucket of water on him. Showing does more than just telling. And that was a large part of my concerns with the romance. A lot of telling and not enough "showing."
Of course, I'll read more of Quinn's books in the future, but if you are looking for excitement or conflict in a historical romance, then this will not be the one for you. If you like a sweet, gentle romance, then you would probably enjoy it.
Thank you to Ella Quinn, Kensington Publishing, and NetGalley for the digital ARC I was provided to read in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are my own.
As such, I had high hopes for this book. I remembered young Theo when her sisters found love. Theo was smart and feisty. With that background, this book had the potential to be great. Sadly, it fell a bit flat for me. While the characters were likable, particularly Lady Theo Vivers and Leo, the Duke of Chandos, there was no tension or overwhelming interest to move this story forward.
At the beginning of the book, Theo throws a bucket of water on Leo, a friend of her brother. to wake him up. In that moment, he realizes he wants to make Theo his wife. Known as quite the rake, Leo recognizes that he needs to make better choices, otherwise she will not want him as her husband. And that is the sum of the plot. He changes himself and hopes she notices enough to woo her.
The romance was sweet. I did want Leo and Theo to be together. That said, I think there could have been more in the prologue to explain who Leo was and how she ended up throwing the bucket of water on him. Showing does more than just telling. And that was a large part of my concerns with the romance. A lot of telling and not enough "showing."
Of course, I'll read more of Quinn's books in the future, but if you are looking for excitement or conflict in a historical romance, then this will not be the one for you. If you like a sweet, gentle romance, then you would probably enjoy it.
Thank you to Ella Quinn, Kensington Publishing, and NetGalley for the digital ARC I was provided to read in return for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are my own.
July 1, 2025
~Thanks to NetGalley and Ella Quinn for the ARC~
As someone who enjoys historical romances and is familiar with Ella Quinn’s world of Worthingtons, I went into Catching Lady Theo expecting a lighthearted love story with a rich cast of characters. While the charm of her universe is still intact—and the central couple is genuinely enjoyable—I couldn’t help but feel that this particular installment was a bit underwhelming.
Lady Theo is easily the highlight of the novel. She’s smart, grounded, and totally capable of holding her own in any room—which I always love in a historical romance heroine. And Leo, the Duke of Chandos, was charming in that classic rake-turned-romantic way. Their chemistry was fun to read, and I actually enjoyed their back-and-forth and how their relationship slowly (and sometimes awkwardly) developed.
But beyond the two of them, the story felt a bit flat. It kind of read like Ella Quinn was coasting on the strength of the world and characters she’s already built in past books. There were a few side plots that started off interesting—like a “nemesis” character and another minor conflict—but they just fizzled out or got resolved way too easily. It felt like some threads were thrown in just to move things along, then quietly dropped when it was time to wrap everything up. That made the ending feel a little rushed and too neat for me.
If you’re a fan of the Worthington world or looking for a low-stress romance read with familiar faces, it might still be worth picking up. But if you want something with a bit more plot development or tension, this one might not fully hit the mark.
As someone who enjoys historical romances and is familiar with Ella Quinn’s world of Worthingtons, I went into Catching Lady Theo expecting a lighthearted love story with a rich cast of characters. While the charm of her universe is still intact—and the central couple is genuinely enjoyable—I couldn’t help but feel that this particular installment was a bit underwhelming.
Lady Theo is easily the highlight of the novel. She’s smart, grounded, and totally capable of holding her own in any room—which I always love in a historical romance heroine. And Leo, the Duke of Chandos, was charming in that classic rake-turned-romantic way. Their chemistry was fun to read, and I actually enjoyed their back-and-forth and how their relationship slowly (and sometimes awkwardly) developed.
But beyond the two of them, the story felt a bit flat. It kind of read like Ella Quinn was coasting on the strength of the world and characters she’s already built in past books. There were a few side plots that started off interesting—like a “nemesis” character and another minor conflict—but they just fizzled out or got resolved way too easily. It felt like some threads were thrown in just to move things along, then quietly dropped when it was time to wrap everything up. That made the ending feel a little rushed and too neat for me.
If you’re a fan of the Worthington world or looking for a low-stress romance read with familiar faces, it might still be worth picking up. But if you want something with a bit more plot development or tension, this one might not fully hit the mark.
December 13, 2025
**Catching Lady Theo (Here Come the Grooms #2)**
by Ella Quinn
*Catching Lady Theo* is an enchanting friends-to-lovers Regency romance that navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations. The story centers around Lady Theo Vivers, a spirited young woman making her debut in the vibrant and competitive world of London society, and Leo, the Duke of Chandos, who is also her brother’s closest friend. This was my first encounter with Ella Quinn's writing, and I found her style both engaging and richly detailed, highlighting her clear passion for storytelling.
Leo, the Duke of Chandos, is astounded by the depth of his emotions. After years of pursuing fleeting romances and indulging in a life filled with mischief and revelry, he has unexpectedly fallen head over heels for Lady Theo. A year prior, he made the life-altering decision that she would be his wife, but now he faces the formidable challenge of convincing her that he has truly changed, leaving his reckless past behind.
On the other hand, Lady Theo holds a firm belief that Leo is not suitable husband material. Determined to enjoy her independence, she has no intention of marrying him or anyone else during her highly anticipated first season. Instead, she embraces her unexpected talent for matchmaking, delighting in the thrill of helping shape the romantic destinies of the charming gentlemen who ask for her hand in dance at the lavish balls she frequents. As she navigates the dazzling social scene, the question remains: will she recognise the love blossoming right before her eyes?
by Ella Quinn
*Catching Lady Theo* is an enchanting friends-to-lovers Regency romance that navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations. The story centers around Lady Theo Vivers, a spirited young woman making her debut in the vibrant and competitive world of London society, and Leo, the Duke of Chandos, who is also her brother’s closest friend. This was my first encounter with Ella Quinn's writing, and I found her style both engaging and richly detailed, highlighting her clear passion for storytelling.
Leo, the Duke of Chandos, is astounded by the depth of his emotions. After years of pursuing fleeting romances and indulging in a life filled with mischief and revelry, he has unexpectedly fallen head over heels for Lady Theo. A year prior, he made the life-altering decision that she would be his wife, but now he faces the formidable challenge of convincing her that he has truly changed, leaving his reckless past behind.
On the other hand, Lady Theo holds a firm belief that Leo is not suitable husband material. Determined to enjoy her independence, she has no intention of marrying him or anyone else during her highly anticipated first season. Instead, she embraces her unexpected talent for matchmaking, delighting in the thrill of helping shape the romantic destinies of the charming gentlemen who ask for her hand in dance at the lavish balls she frequents. As she navigates the dazzling social scene, the question remains: will she recognise the love blossoming right before her eyes?
November 20, 2025
This was a light read, a charming meandering tale about an duke who suddenly realises his best friend’s sister is the one, and goes through great lengths to prove to her he’s no longer the no-good rake she believes him to be.
While it was a nice story, there are several reasons why I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I could have...
First of all, if you’re going to introduce a generous busload of meddling and very protective family members (from previous books) as side-characters, please include a family tree. There were just too many of them; it was confusing, and did they all really need to be there?
Head-over-heels Leo was charming, and his growing despair of ever making it out of the friend-zone very entertaining, but I didn’t like how Theo – smart and observant – kept believing gossip over her own common sense. Leo really went above and beyond, and it made me feel sorry for him.
There was humour, teasing, banter and chemistry, but there was no fire. I think the steam in this book would have been better served as deliciously suggestive closed door, instead of awkward uneasy quick open door. It felt out of place and didn’t work for me.
The villains had potential, but ended up being minor disturbances, all bark and no bite.
This could have been an exceptional story, but in the end, it just felt overcrowded, long-winded, a little repetitive at times, very neat and tidy, too convenient, too easy. There were no major roadblocks, just minor, easily handled hiccups.
In short: it just didn’t work me.
While it was a nice story, there are several reasons why I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I could have...
First of all, if you’re going to introduce a generous busload of meddling and very protective family members (from previous books) as side-characters, please include a family tree. There were just too many of them; it was confusing, and did they all really need to be there?
Head-over-heels Leo was charming, and his growing despair of ever making it out of the friend-zone very entertaining, but I didn’t like how Theo – smart and observant – kept believing gossip over her own common sense. Leo really went above and beyond, and it made me feel sorry for him.
There was humour, teasing, banter and chemistry, but there was no fire. I think the steam in this book would have been better served as deliciously suggestive closed door, instead of awkward uneasy quick open door. It felt out of place and didn’t work for me.
The villains had potential, but ended up being minor disturbances, all bark and no bite.
This could have been an exceptional story, but in the end, it just felt overcrowded, long-winded, a little repetitive at times, very neat and tidy, too convenient, too easy. There were no major roadblocks, just minor, easily handled hiccups.
In short: it just didn’t work me.
January 8, 2026
Catching Lady Theo is the second book in the Here Come the Grooms series. This can be a stand-alone read.
This story opens with Leo having a recurring dream of an incident that happened a year ago. Ever since Theo doused him with water after a night of frolicking with one of his mistresses, He realizes he loves Theo and he has to change if he wants to have a chance at marriage with her.
Theo has determined Leo is not marriage material, but he can be her friend. While he follows her around and does his best to get her to see that he has changed, Theo is unaware of the strides he has made just to be with her. Theo enjoys his company, but she cannot find anyone that meets her requirements after spending so much time with Leo. But someone else is making their debut and has set her sights on a Duke, namely Leo.
There are many characters to keep track of. Theo and Leo work together as matchmakers to keep the competition at bay. I started to lose track of all the couples. Plus, it went from one party to the next, I wish there had been more time with them talking about they want in a spouse and helping each other find that each other is the person they need. The scene where Theo tours Leo's house is way too long and not as interesting as the other plots that are simmering on the back burners. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book and am interested in reading the next one in the series.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
This story opens with Leo having a recurring dream of an incident that happened a year ago. Ever since Theo doused him with water after a night of frolicking with one of his mistresses, He realizes he loves Theo and he has to change if he wants to have a chance at marriage with her.
Theo has determined Leo is not marriage material, but he can be her friend. While he follows her around and does his best to get her to see that he has changed, Theo is unaware of the strides he has made just to be with her. Theo enjoys his company, but she cannot find anyone that meets her requirements after spending so much time with Leo. But someone else is making their debut and has set her sights on a Duke, namely Leo.
There are many characters to keep track of. Theo and Leo work together as matchmakers to keep the competition at bay. I started to lose track of all the couples. Plus, it went from one party to the next, I wish there had been more time with them talking about they want in a spouse and helping each other find that each other is the person they need. The scene where Theo tours Leo's house is way too long and not as interesting as the other plots that are simmering on the back burners. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book and am interested in reading the next one in the series.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
November 29, 2025
The Worthingtons are one of those nontraditional families that I love to read about, and I really enjoy this author. This book was no exception. The relationships between the families is just so endearing. The open-mindedness is refreshing. The children are all wise beyond their years. The dialogue had lots of witty banter and humor. There were strong friendships created that led to several happy marriages. This story had a betrothal that came from a scandal, but the love was already present so once all the misunderstandings were cleared up, it was all love and romance. Leo had been in love with Theo but was buying time to get her to see him as more than a friend. His reputation prevented Theo from considering him initially. She failed to see all the signs right in front of her. The story did start a little slowly because Theo was clueless for so long regarding her own feelings and well as Leo's, but it was explained within the story instead of it seeming out of place. This friends to lovers romance was full of laughs, good characters, matchmaking, different forms of grief, meddling mothers, attempted sabotage, lots of love, and several HEAs.
I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
I received a copy of this book from Net Galley and am voluntarily leaving this review.
December 4, 2025
What happens when the ton’s most notorious rake falls for the one woman who refuses to be charmed?
Ella Quinn’s newest Regency romance gives us Leo, Duke of Chandos—handsome, mischievous, and sworn to bachelorhood—suddenly undone by his best friend’s sister, Lady Theo Vivers. 💕 Theo, practical and determined, knows Leo’s reputation all too well and insists he’s unsuitable. But when a compromising moment forces them into a betrothal, their “pretend” engagement begins to reveal something far more real.
This story sparkles with witty banter, meddling families, and the glittering drama of the London Season. Yet beneath the humor and misunderstandings lies a tender exploration of devotion, trust, and the irresistible pull of true love. Watching Leo prove himself—and Theo slowly realize his sincerity—makes this romance both swoony and heartfelt.
Fans will adore Quinn’s blend of charm, outstanding characters, and the comforting chaos of family life. It’s a Regency romance that feels like laughter, longing, and love all wrapped into one.
📚 A delightful reminder that even the wildest rogue can be tempted into happily-ever-after.
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Ella Quinn’s newest Regency romance gives us Leo, Duke of Chandos—handsome, mischievous, and sworn to bachelorhood—suddenly undone by his best friend’s sister, Lady Theo Vivers. 💕 Theo, practical and determined, knows Leo’s reputation all too well and insists he’s unsuitable. But when a compromising moment forces them into a betrothal, their “pretend” engagement begins to reveal something far more real.
This story sparkles with witty banter, meddling families, and the glittering drama of the London Season. Yet beneath the humor and misunderstandings lies a tender exploration of devotion, trust, and the irresistible pull of true love. Watching Leo prove himself—and Theo slowly realize his sincerity—makes this romance both swoony and heartfelt.
Fans will adore Quinn’s blend of charm, outstanding characters, and the comforting chaos of family life. It’s a Regency romance that feels like laughter, longing, and love all wrapped into one.
📚 A delightful reminder that even the wildest rogue can be tempted into happily-ever-after.
EllaQuinn #RegencyRomance #HistoricalRomance #Worthingtons #BookReview #RomanceReaders #BookishCommunity #LoveStory
June 27, 2025
I loved this book! I have read all of Ella Quinn’s other books, including the Worthington series, although this could definitely be read as a stand alone (there are a few name-drops of other characters throughout, but all important characters and their relations are well explained).
I enjoyed all of the characters in this book, and appreciated the return of some of the other immediate family members from previous books. I also liked how much Leo and Theo relied on their close-knit family and friends for advice. Theo fancied herself a practical matchmaker and I loved how she could easily match up other members of the ton, but could not see who would be a good match for herself! The side plots by this author are also interesting - entertaining, but not distracting from the main story. As in other books by Ella Quinn,, the dialogue was smooth, the banter was witty, and I could easily imagine these situations happening in real life.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to any other books in this series, or any other books this author writes! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this free advanced copy - this is my honest and voluntary review
I enjoyed all of the characters in this book, and appreciated the return of some of the other immediate family members from previous books. I also liked how much Leo and Theo relied on their close-knit family and friends for advice. Theo fancied herself a practical matchmaker and I loved how she could easily match up other members of the ton, but could not see who would be a good match for herself! The side plots by this author are also interesting - entertaining, but not distracting from the main story. As in other books by Ella Quinn,, the dialogue was smooth, the banter was witty, and I could easily imagine these situations happening in real life.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to any other books in this series, or any other books this author writes! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this free advanced copy - this is my honest and voluntary review
August 1, 2025
I adore this family and cannot get enough of them! With this next to the last sister's turn to make her debut into society, the Worthington's gather en masse to support her in her search for a suitable husband.
Added to the mix, is Leo, the Duke of Candos who has always been a rake and wasting his life until he encounters Theo who not only douses him with water but stands up to him and tells him off! This sends a wakeup call to Leo and he spends the next year getting his act together so he can be found worthy of Theo. He seeks the assistance of her brothers-in-law on how best to approach Theo, and they give him some good advice that he puts to effective use.
As always, when it is her turn, she cannot see the trees for the forest and so must be guided to this wonderful decision. Along the way, we meet some not so nice characters, including Leo's own mother who is bent on him marrying her best friend's daughter!
All in, a wonderful, summery romance that I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend and wait on bated breath for Mary's story. I received an ARC from Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and submit my honest review voluntarily.
Added to the mix, is Leo, the Duke of Candos who has always been a rake and wasting his life until he encounters Theo who not only douses him with water but stands up to him and tells him off! This sends a wakeup call to Leo and he spends the next year getting his act together so he can be found worthy of Theo. He seeks the assistance of her brothers-in-law on how best to approach Theo, and they give him some good advice that he puts to effective use.
As always, when it is her turn, she cannot see the trees for the forest and so must be guided to this wonderful decision. Along the way, we meet some not so nice characters, including Leo's own mother who is bent on him marrying her best friend's daughter!
All in, a wonderful, summery romance that I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend and wait on bated breath for Mary's story. I received an ARC from Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and submit my honest review voluntarily.
October 8, 2025
Theo’s turn for her Season, but she really doesn’t want to go without her younger sister, Mary. Leo is in love with Theo, especially after the set down she gave him when she was only fifteen. How to get her from friend to wife is the premise of this whole story. It was interesting to see how Theo could take care of so many other people and not see the truth in front of her own face. Her entire family thinks Leo is the one, but she can’t see any of it. The dance Leo has to do around the truth was rather witty and I loved how protective and jealous he was. Watching them set a trap for some unsavory characters was fun and Leo’s mother is a problem Leo has to rectify. The two “old biddies” in the bathroom were a hoot- the stories they told-just WOW! I especially loved the one about….well, you will just have to read it! I did find the first part of the book rather redundant over what Theo was thinking about Leo. But all in all, A very well written plot with wonderful characters , mild sex scenes and no crass language (thank you Author!)
I received this story for free and these are my own views.
I received this story for free and these are my own views.
October 9, 2025
We have Leo, Duke of Chandos who has watched Lady Theodora Vivers she has challenged him to be better and do better! Theodora aka Theo almost drowned him in cold water and literally woke Leo up! He works on himself and his estates for the next year! He gave up his mistress sought advice from the Worthington men and women!
He starts in subtle ways to woo Theo she doesn’t even realize she is being wooed because she believes Leo is not ready to wed!
This couple sets up several other couples as Theo thinks they are just friends and once Leo gets a new mistress their friendship will end!
There are others who do not want them happy and will seek to separate! One of them is especially close to home and they will have to stay far away from that person in the future!
It is definitely a family affair! There is a lot of laughter and love while Theo finds herself falling for a “rake”! Leo making life changes and becoming a better man and Duke than his predecessor!
I love the chemistry and the family dynamics! Bravo well done!
I received an ARC copy from Book Sirens for my unbiased review!
He starts in subtle ways to woo Theo she doesn’t even realize she is being wooed because she believes Leo is not ready to wed!
This couple sets up several other couples as Theo thinks they are just friends and once Leo gets a new mistress their friendship will end!
There are others who do not want them happy and will seek to separate! One of them is especially close to home and they will have to stay far away from that person in the future!
It is definitely a family affair! There is a lot of laughter and love while Theo finds herself falling for a “rake”! Leo making life changes and becoming a better man and Duke than his predecessor!
I love the chemistry and the family dynamics! Bravo well done!
I received an ARC copy from Book Sirens for my unbiased review!
December 3, 2025
The series continues to please. I liked that this story has the man falling first, it nice to read as the guy goes through changes and actually growing up. After acting up for a couple of years Leo straightened up his life and became the duke/man he should be. Managing his estates, taking care of his tenets & property, taking care of the finances, giving up his playboy ways and taking care of his mother. Theo has only known Leo as her brothers friend and what she calls a rake. Ignoring a lot of clues she doesn't pay attention to the changes and thinks he's hanging around because her brother asked him to keep an eye on her. Everyone else in the story can see lovestruck Leo following her around, looking at her with big puppy dog eyes. That Theo is befriending other debutants and matchmaking only endears her more to besotted Leo. He finally gets it through to Theo that he's loved her for years and they get their HEA.
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July 9, 2025
I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is book two in the Here Comes the Grooms series. Ella Quinn is one of my favorite authors. Ms. Quinn's books are funny, emotional, and include enough twists and turns to make the stories interesting. This book was no different. I enjoyed the chance to read it.
Theo struggles with the idea of having her season without her best friend, and "sister" Mary. She has convinced herself she doesn't need to marry this season. Leo, Duke of Chandos, has decided he wants Theo to be his bride, but she believes he is not interested in settling down. Will he finally convince her that he has matured, or will those interested in stopping their relationship succeed?
I read this book in one day. I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed reading updates on the rest of the extended family as the children get older and more pregnancies happen. Some areas of the story seemed rushed to reach the end and could have included more detail.
This is book two in the Here Comes the Grooms series. Ella Quinn is one of my favorite authors. Ms. Quinn's books are funny, emotional, and include enough twists and turns to make the stories interesting. This book was no different. I enjoyed the chance to read it.
Theo struggles with the idea of having her season without her best friend, and "sister" Mary. She has convinced herself she doesn't need to marry this season. Leo, Duke of Chandos, has decided he wants Theo to be his bride, but she believes he is not interested in settling down. Will he finally convince her that he has matured, or will those interested in stopping their relationship succeed?
I read this book in one day. I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed reading updates on the rest of the extended family as the children get older and more pregnancies happen. Some areas of the story seemed rushed to reach the end and could have included more detail.
January 2, 2026
Not sure what to think. Honestly, I was bored. Leo and Theo? Seriously? I very much enjoyed the Worthingtons series, though I only gave the first book three stars. But it’s been so long since I listened to it I can’t remember the particulars, especially with 11 children to keep track of. Somehow I ended up reading book 2 in the new series first, to add to my confusion. Also, I caught a cold before Christmas and still can’t shake it, and I’m learning a new crochet stitch so I didn’t exactly give this my full attention. I really hate it when an author doesn’t give you enough back story to remember the previous characters. You’re left with that itchy feeling that you should know these people but you can’t quite place them. Makes it hard to concentrate. Anyway, if you like easy going slice of life comedic stories with lots of details and almost no drama you will probably like this. I’ve still got book 1 in the library queue, but I will probably put Ella Quinn on the back burner for now. Life is too short to waste it on three star authors.
December 1, 2025
Another great release from Ella Quinn which builds on the Carpenter-Worthington dynasty featuring Lady Theodora Vivers. Leo, the Duke of Chandos is interested in marrying Theo now that she is coming out and he is depending upon advise he receives from her relatives to ensure that she sees him as a worthy candidate for her husband. Theo is hesitant to come out on her own, she would rather wait until her sister who is few years younger to come out so. She does not consider Leo as a suitor because she thinks he is a rake and everyone in her family only marries for love. Leo will have to jump through a lot of hoops to convince Theo that he is the one and only for her. A sweet love story that grabs a reader and keeps them engaged until the end. I read the story in one sitting and I am already craving another release by Mrs. Quinn.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and I an voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and I an voluntarily leaving a review.
January 5, 2026
The story was light and hopeful. I found the characters to be quite charming. The story was a warm romantic love a
Story. The male main character maintained the stories entertaining tale of how to win a young woman’s heart. This is a wonderful love story indeed.. However i do have an issue with the age of the young lady Theo. I feel that she should at least be over the age of twenty four. There were scenes in the book where I felt uncomfortable reading. These parts are regarding the intimate moments. Young women of that age makes it hard for me as a reader to imagine her in the throes of passion with an older gentleman. The maturity level of the girl has not even peeked to a level to understand what is happening between a man and a woman. The true meaning of what is happening. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Story. The male main character maintained the stories entertaining tale of how to win a young woman’s heart. This is a wonderful love story indeed.. However i do have an issue with the age of the young lady Theo. I feel that she should at least be over the age of twenty four. There were scenes in the book where I felt uncomfortable reading. These parts are regarding the intimate moments. Young women of that age makes it hard for me as a reader to imagine her in the throes of passion with an older gentleman. The maturity level of the girl has not even peeked to a level to understand what is happening between a man and a woman. The true meaning of what is happening. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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